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ArticleAnnals of surgical treatment and research2026

Dacron vascular grafts: a long-term solution for short renal vein challenges in living donor kidney transplantation in a retrospective case series.

Ara Cho, Sungsin Cho, Ahram Han, Sangil Min, Jongwon Ha

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Ara ChoDivision of Transplantation and Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4609-5207
Sungsin ChoDivision of Transplantation and Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2502-4204
Ahram HanDivision of Transplantation and Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3866-5214
Sangil MinDivision of Transplantation and Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0688-0278
Jongwon HaDivision of Transplantation and Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2285-3517

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Purpose: Short renal veins in living donor kidney transplantation present technical challenges during graft placement and vascular anastomosis. Artificial graft use raises concerns about infection and thrombosis. We share our experiences using Dacron vascular grafts (Hemagard, Maquet) for renal vein extension with long-term safety and efficacy. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 11 cases at Seoul National University Hospital (2016-2024) where Dacron vascular grafts were used for renal vein extension. Patient demographics, comorbidities, graft size, and postoperative antiplatelet therapy were analyzed. Imaging follow-up was performed with sonography before discharge. Results: Patients had a median age of 56 years and a median body mass index of 25.0 kg/m Conclusion: Dacron vascular grafts for renal vein extension in living donor kidney transplantation are a reliable and effective surgical option, demonstrating favorable long-term safety and patency without increased thrombotic or infectious complications under antiplatelet management.

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Kidney transplantationLiving donorsPolyethylene terephthalatesRenal veins

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